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LASD switches to remote learning for two weeks due to COVID cases.

November 3, 2020

LASD switches to remote learning for two weeks due to COVID cases. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has switched all its students to remote learning for the next two weeks due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases at the school. The district had closed on Monday, Nov. 2, to complete contract tracing due to two students being diagnosed…

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Scottville City Hall closed to public temporarily. 

November 3, 2020

Scottville City Hall closed to public temporarily.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Hall will be temporarily closed to the public, due to the recent increase in local COVID-19 cases, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4. Staff will still be at the hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents’ needs can be served via phone, online payment,…

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Obituary: Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer

November 3, 2020

Obituary: Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer Nicolaas J. Knijnenburg, 84, of Custer passed away Sunday November 1, 2020. Niek was born May 14, 1936 in Vlaardingen-Ambacht, Netherlands to Johannus W. Knijnenburg and Cornelia C. Berkhout. He married Cornelia P. van Dijk on September 14, 1967 in De Lier, Netherlands. Niek graduated from Schipluiden School in 1950. He went on…

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Obituary: Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville

November 3, 2020

Obituary: Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville Dolly Ann Kivela, 91, of Scottville, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.  She was born May 1, 1929 in Scottville to Matthew and Orpha (Hannah) Urka.  She graduated from Scottville High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her class. After high school, Dolly went to work for her family business, Urka Auto, and…

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FiveCAP offering assistance for septic, water, plumbing

November 3, 2020

FiveCAP offering assistance for septic, water, plumbing SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP is offering septic and well repair and replacement, and plumbing assistance for eligible households. The program provides a variety of water repairs, including interior and exterior plumbing work, in addition to well and septic repairs for rural households; so homes can have access to hot and cold water, and at…

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